This kind of pear is common in China. It is known as “snow pear” (雪梨) in Chinese.
Although sweeter, more acidic and warmer than a snowball, it is watery and almost perfectly round, just like a well-packed snowball.
Due to its roundness, avoid using the phrase “went a bit pear-shaped” with people in China, as they might take it to mean “went very well”.